Methods of setting up Lexmark™ Optra S 1855 printer driver

What are the different ways to find, download, install and configure drivers for Lexmark Optra S 1855 printer?

Lexmark Optra S 1855 printer is a monochrome laser printer and is useful in small offices. It printer comes with wired connectivity technology and is equipped with a parallel interface. It offers a maximum print resolution of 1200 x 1200 (dots per inch) dpi. It comes with advanced features such as optional Duplex, which saves the time and money. This printer comes with new innovative technology and offers fast performance. It provides a maximum printing speed of up to 18 pages per minute (ppm). It comes with excellent paper handling capacity and has 4MB of RAM memory. This printer comes with a 350 sheet input tray. It provides user-friendly features and comes with innovative tools. It is an energy efficient printer with a 1 year limited warranty.

Importance of drivers

Drivers are software programs that helps the hardware device to function. It acts as a translator between the hardware devices and the Operating System. It consists of necessary codes that help the device to work. Each device connected to your system needs to have driver files for its efficient functioning.

Ways to find and download drivers

With the help of software such as Driver Scanner, Driver Detective and Driver Max, you can easily find the printer driver for Lexmark Optra S 1855 printer. Otherwise, you need to collect the details of printer from the printer manual and enter these details into the manufacturer’s website. A better option for downloading a printer driver is the manufacturer's website. It will provide the latest driver for Lexmark Optra S 1855 and you need to choose a compatible driver and click on the ‘Download’ button. You need to then safely download it to a proper place on the system.

Ways to install and configure drivers

You have two choices for installing a printer driver for Lexmark Optra S 1855 printer. Using a printer driver CD or by using a downloaded file from the manufacturer's website. In order to configure a printer driver, you need select 'Device Manager' from 'My Computer'. With the help of Device Manager, you can easily configure the printer driver according to your needs.

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